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MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power

August 10, 2026

Their new study aims to give budding industry a framework for understanding how fusion can be profitable. Peter Dizikes | MIT Newshttps://news.mit.edu/2026/mit-researchers-tackle-economic-realities-fusion-power-0810 In the last decade, scientists have shown that…

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How the war in the Middle East is impacting global energy systems

May 21, 2026

Expect energy disruptions and economic damage, especially in developing countries, and prepare to build a more resilient, sustainable energy system, says International Energy Agency executive director. MIT Energy InitiativeMIT Newshttps://news.mit.edu/2026/middle-east-war-impacting-global-energy-systems-0515…

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How AI can accelerate the energy transition, rather than compete with it

November 18, 2025

The COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil is happening at a pivotal moment for the global clean energy transition. But the event has also attracted noticeably limited participation from major players including the US,…

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The brain power behind sustainable AI

October 29, 2025

PhD student Miranda Schwacke explores how computing inspired by the human brain can fuel energy-efficient artificial intelligence. Jason Sparapani | Department of Materials Science and EngineeringMIT News | https://news.mit.edu/2025/brain-power-behind-sustainable-ai-miranda-schwacke-1024 How…

Concrete “battery” developed at MIT now packs 10 times the power

October 7, 2025

Improved carbon-cement supercapacitors could turn the concrete around us into massive energy storage systems. Andrew Paul Laurent | Concrete Sustainability HubMIT News | https://news.mit.edu/2025/concrete-battery-now-packs-ten-times-power-1001 Concrete already builds our world, and…

Confronting the AI/energy conundrum

July 5, 2025

The MIT Energy Initiative’s annual research symposium explores artificial intelligence as both a problem and a solution for the clean energy transition. Leda Zimmerman | MIT Energy Initiativehttps://news.mit.edu/2025/confronting-ai-energy-conundrum-0702 The explosive growth of…

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3 Questions: What the laws of physics tell us about CO2 removal

February 8, 2025

In a report on the feasibility of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, physicists say these technologies are “not a magic bullet, but also not a no-go.” Jennifer Chu | MIT Newshttps://news.mit.edu/2025/3-questions-what-laws-physics-tell-us-about-co2-removal-0206…

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Helping students bring about decarbonization, from benchtop to global energy marketplace

December 27, 2024

Professor Jessika Trancik’s course helps students understand energy levers for addressing climate change at the macro and micro scales. Zach Winn | MIT Newshttps://news.mit.edu/2024/course-helps-students-bring-about-decarbonization-1223 MIT students are adept at producing…

MIT Energy and Climate Club mobilizes future leaders to address global climate issues

October 16, 2024

One of the largest MIT clubs sees itself as “the umbrella of all things related to energy and climate on campus.” Sarah Foote | Division of Student LifeMIT News (https://news.mit.edu/2024/mit-energy-climate-club-mobilizes-future-leaders-address-climate-issues-1009)…

Finland unveils this 20-million-year energy mine: An infinite energy source, but the problem is its temperature 1

Finland unveils this 20-million-year energy mine: An infinite energy source, but the problem is its temperature

September 26, 2024

We have a complex relationship with the climate, as it enables us to produce clean energy by utilizing wind and solar power. However, the constant fluctuations in these elements pose…

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